Macron set to name France’s next PM as focus moves to legislative elections
by Kim Willsher in Paris from World news | The Guardian on (#5YH9F)
Jean Castex's decision to resign allows president to choose new team amid a changed political landscape
Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce a new prime minister in the coming days as he turns his focus to legislative elections in June after his defeat of Marine Le Pen in the presidential runoff on Sunday.
The current prime minister, Jean Castex, has said he will resign along with the government, allowing the Macron to choose a fresh face and team for his second five-year terms in office.
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